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Nutrition For Mortals

Nutrition For Mortals

The podcast that says that life is too damn short to spend your time and attention worrying about your food choices. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!), as we explore the world of nutrition with a special focus on cultivating a healthy and peaceful relationship with food.

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All Episodes

00:14:56

30 Bananas a Day [TEASER]

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/05/08

A trip to Banana Island, anyone?To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals

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00:47:28

Personalized Nutrition Part 1: Viome and the...

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/05/01

In the first of this three part series, we dive into the world of personalized nutrition starting with the microbiome. Most of us have seen companies like Viome, promising that their revolutionary microbiome test can help us "optimize" our gut and consequently improve our overall health. But how much do we actually know about the microbiome? And are these tests really reliable? Join us, two registered dietitians and one very special guest, as we dig deep into the world of personalized

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00:57:40

The Great Saturated Fat Debate

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/04/17

For decades the advice around saturated fat seemed clear: lowering your intake of saturated fat would lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. But about a decade ago, things changed. The carnivore diet gained popularity, Time Magazine featured ‘Butter is Back’ on their cover, and social media became awash with influencers claiming that everything we knew about saturated fat was wrong. With all of these opposing views, what does the research actually tell us about saturated fat and heart

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00:16:52

Documentary Deep Dive on “You Are What You Eat: A...

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/04/10

To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortalsJoin us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we watch (and talk through) the popular documentary "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment.”

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00:42:06

The Language of Weight Stigma (with Ragen Chastain)

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/04/03

The words “overweight” and “obesity” are used both colloquially and throughout the healthcare establishment. But what impact does this language have on us? And how do these words hold the power to stigmatize and cause harm? Matt had the pleasure of speaking with Ragen Chastain, a speaker and writer who focuses on the intersection of weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare practice. Matt and Ragen’s conversation emphasizes just how powerful language can be in fueling anti-fat bias. So join us,

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00:45:34

Let’s Talk About Weight Watchers…

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/03/20

Weight Watchers has been around for decades. Generations of individuals have attended meetings, logged their food and counted points. But is Weight Watchers as effective as it claims to be? And what does the science behind the program actually tell us? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we examine the world of WW and ultimately answer the question: Is Weight Watchers truly unique in the diet space?Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon

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00:15:58

The Dara-Lynn Weiss Story [TEASER]

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/03/13

Listen to the full episode (and all of our past and future bonus episodes) by joining our Patreon. By supporting us on Patreon you'll get a special podcast feed right in your favorite podcast app that will update automatically every time a new bonus episode is released. We donate 20% of our Patreon proceeds to The Hunger Project. https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals In 2012, an article came out in Vogue that ignited a storm of controversy. The article, written by a woman named Dara-Lynn

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00:35:06

No Seriously, How Much Protein Do We Need?

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/03/06

How much protein do we need? Seems like a simple enough question, right? Well, in the world of nutrition, few questions are more fraught than this one. So join us, two Registered Dietitians (and friends!) as we navigate these treacherous waters and attempt to come out the other side with some useful information for our own lives. #rollininthebeefWant to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Links to stuff we talked about in this

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00:41:14

It’s Time to Get Rid of BMI

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/02/21

Body mass index or BMI is a metric that most of us are familiar with. It’s recorded on our health charts, can dictate how much we pay for insurance or even determine whether or not we can access medical care. But how did the BMI become so integrated into healthcare? And what, if anything, does BMI even tell us about our health? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we do a deep dive into the science and history of the body mass index.Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our

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00:22:34

The Chocolate Weight Loss Hoax [TEASER]

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/02/14

To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Remember in 2015 when news reports were full of claims about the magic of chocolate in weight loss efforts? Well, there is SO much more than meets the eye with this story. This is a wild ride.. we hope everyone enjoys this (sort of) Valentine's-themed episode.

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00:49:38

A Frank Discussion About Functional Medicine

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/02/07

Functional Medicine is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. More and more individuals are embracing this contemporary approach to medicine with hopes of feeling better and accessing more personalized care. But what are the origins of functional medicine? And are there concerns with this emerging discipline? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, for a frank discussion about the world of functional medicine. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon

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00:41:06

The MSG Myth

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/01/24

Most of us have heard about MSG, that amazing flavor enhancer often used in a variety of Asian cuisines. But MSG has a surprising backstory, one filled with racism, bad science, and xenophobia, which all contributed to one of the most enduring misconceptions in food history. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we explore MSG’s sordid past and answer the question: Is MSG bad for us?! Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon

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00:49:24

A Conversation with Intuitive Eating Creator Evelyn...

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/01/10

We had the immense honor of being joined by Intuitive Eating co-creator, Evelyn Tribole. We covered a ton of ground in our conversation including: how diet culture has co-opted Intuitive Eating, common misconceptions of Intuitive Eating, and exciting new research being done on the benefits of Intuitive Eating. So join us, three (!) Registered Dietitians, as we discuss and explore all things Intuitive Eating. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon

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00:18:50

One Year Celebration! (Unfortunate Nutrition Trends...

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2024/01/03

To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we run down the Unfortunate Nutrition Trends of 2023. We also tackle a listener question about calorie labeling on restaurant menus!

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00:39:40

Are We Full Of Heavy Metals?

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2023/12/27

Heavy metal detoxes, mercury in seafood, colloidal silver. There is a ton of buzz about heavy metals currently in the world of nutrition. But are the foods we eat really packed with toxic heavy metals? And do these metals accumulate in our bodies in a way that’s impacting our health? Join us, two registered dietitians, as we dive into the world of heavy metals (guitar riff!). Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Don’t want to

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00:43:26

Coffee Wars: Part Two

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2023/12/13

Episode 24: Coffee Wars: Part Two In the second episode of this two part series, we dig into the countless health claims associated with coffee: Is coffee dehydrating? Does it cause bone loss over time? Will it really stunt your growth? Does it mess up your cortisol levels? How much is too much? So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we answer these questions and finally get to the bottom of whether or not there are risks associated with enjoying your favorite cup of coffee. Want to support the

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00:14:24

Documentary Deep Dive on "How Ultra-Processed Food is...

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2023/12/06

To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we watch (and talk through) the popular documentary "How Ultra-Processed Food is Slowly Killing Us."

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00:38:44

Coffee Wars: Part One

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2023/11/29

Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world and it also comes with a variety of health claims attached to it.. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, an anti-coffee movement began that still influences our current cultural discourse around this popular beverage. So join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the fascinating history of coffee in the United States in the

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00:37:20

Let's Talk About Optavia...

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2023/11/15

Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Optavia is a nutrition MLM that markets itself as a complete transformational system. But is this program really different from a fad diet? And how do programs like these impact our relationship with food? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, as we dive into the world of Optavia and discuss the deleterious intersection of diet culture and multi-level marketing. Links to stuff we talked

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00:15:06

The Man Who Wants to Live Forever [TEASER]

Nutrition For Mortals ·

2023/11/08

Join us, two registered dietitians (and friends!) as we ask the question: do you really want to live forever? (It's Bryan Johnson BTW) To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals

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